Real Madrid’s Vinicius banned for Clasico clash against Barcelona after red card

Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior reacts as he leaves the pitch after being shown a red card. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. will miss the El Clasico clash against Barcelona in La Liga, after being suspended for four matches.

The Brazilian was sent off ​in the 1-0 win ⁠over Villarreal at the Santiago Bernabeu last Saturday.

The Brazilian thought he had scored Real’s ​second goal but ‌his effort was disallowed after a VAR review found he should be dismissed for pulling ‌Nathan Saliba’s hair in the ​build-up.

The committee said Vinicius had been suspended for two games for “behaving violently... (while) not being in a position to challenge for the ball” and a further two matches for “protests” to the officials.

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Real’s next four La Liga games are ⁠against Sevilla, Barca, Racing Santander and Valencia, but missing El ‌Clasico at the Camp Nou on Oct. 25 would be a bitter blow for the 26-year-old.

Currently at fourth, Real Madrid is six points behind leader Barca.